# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup strong sweet black tea, cooled
07 - 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
08 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
09 - 1 large egg
→ Mix-ins and Flavors
10 - 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles, well-drained
11 - 2 tablespoons pickle brine
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Topping
14 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
15 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
03 - Add cold unsalted butter to the bowl. Cut in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, strong sweet black tea, cold buttermilk, pickle brine, and lemon zest if using.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in finely chopped dill pickles and fresh dill.
07 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick round and divide into 8 equal wedges.
08 - Arrange wedges on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
